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Last Modified |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in the Microsoft Word for Windows font Converter within the Microsoft Windows operating systems. The program fails to perform proper bounds checking in ConvertForeignToRtf() resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker may be able to execute aribtrary code remotely, resulting in a loss of integrity.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Technical |
The vulnerability lies in the underlying converter, which both Word and Wordpad use.
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Solution |
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
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Windows
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98 |
Millenium |
NT 4.0 |
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XP |
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Credit |
- Lord YuP - loper
 hushmail.com - sec-labs team
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BlogsProvided by Technorati
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